Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that San Diego has to offer! San Diego County residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.
Guests will be welcomed by stunning Catrina statues, adorned in bold colors and intricate designs, as they explore beautifully crafted ofrendas — altars of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed. Marigolds, candles, and papel picado fill the air with beauty and meaning. Traditional Latin music and festive food options bring this rich tradition to life in a way that is both celebratory and respectful.
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San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival
Embarcadero Marina Park, 400 Kettner Blvd.
Tantalize your taste buds at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, dubbed the best general food festival in the country. The festival features a thriving food scene where the city’s most drool-worthy restaurants hit the streets. Revel in a showcase of the nation’s trendsetting culinary masters, world-premiere spirits, and wines with over 10,000 other visitors.
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Thanksgiving Day Lunch Cruise
Flagship Cruises, 990 N. Harbor Drive
This Thanksgiving, set sail for a two-hour luxury lunch cruise on San Diego Bay. Leave the cooking and cleanup behind and enjoy a chef-prepared traditional Thanksgiving meal, festive atmosphere, and stunning waterfront views aboard a Flagship yacht. Perfect for couples, families, and friends looking for a relaxed, memorable holiday experience.
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Jingle Jets
USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Drive
Jingle Jets will provide visitors with a holiday-themed experience throughout the USS Midway Museum’s flight deck, hangar deck, and 2nd deck, including an extensive and spectacular holiday lights display, holiday decorations, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus meet & greet to create a shipboard winter wonderland. The experience will also include carolers, a holiday music DJ, a dance floor, children’s games, seasonal culinary items and merchandise, an opportunity to write letters to military service members, and various photo and interaction opportunities.
